Husri

Husri
Union council
Husri Location in Pakistan Husri Husri (Pakistan)
Coordinates: 25°19′0″N 68°25′0″E
Country	Pakistan
Province	Sindh
District	Hyderabad District
Tehsil	Hyderabad Taluka
Population
• Total	estimated: 25,000 (including women and children)

Goth Jarro Panhwar

Husri is a town and union council in the Hyderabad District of the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is part of the rural Taluka of Hyderabad and is located at 25°19′0″N 68°25′0″E, to the southeast of the city of Hyderabad.

Husri is located near Bihar Colony, a well-known housing society. The town plays an important role in the politics of Hyderabad and, to some extent, Sindh. A recent study based on internal information from elderly residents suggests that Husri is over 100 years old. The town is inhabited by locals from the Sindh region, who are often considered among the most marginalized groups in the region and are part of the agricultural sector in Interior Sindh.

Following the 1947 Partition, many locals from Bihar District in India migrated to Husri, where a significant number of Hindus settled. These communities remain in the town, situated near a water stream originating from the Indus River (Sindh Dariya). The population is diverse, including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Biharis, Hindus, and other groups. Husri's residents, including religious leaders, shopkeepers, businessmen, landlords, social workers, and students, all contribute to the town's rich cultural heritage.

Husri is known for its variety of goods, such as garments and toys, and attracts various politicians from Sindh. The town is particularly noted for its political activity, with most residents supporting the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

In terms of nutrition, many people in Pakistan, including those in towns like Husri, face challenges in accessing vitamin-rich foods. Local diets often lack essential nutrients, which can lead to undernutrition and affect cognitive skills over time. However, wealthier residents of Husri frequently travel to Hyderabad to purchase groceries, replenish food and pharmaceutical supplies, and acquire furniture and building materials, which helps improve living standards in the town.

Nearby Village

Goth Jarro Panhwar

Situated near Husri, Goth Jarro Panhwar is a neighboring village that exclusively comprises members of the Panhwar caste, with a population exceeding 300 individuals. The village shares cultural traditions and economic activities with its larger neighbor and sustains its livelihood through agriculture. It also fosters strong community bonds while preserving its Panhwar identity and heritage.

Goth Jarro Panhwar holds a unique position in the region, being older than its neighboring town, Husri, and embodying a rich historical heritage that stretches back centuries. The village hosts two schools: the Government Boys Lower Secondary School and the Girls Lower Secondary School, catering to the educational needs of its youth. Alongside its commitment to education, the village is home to two mosques: Masjid Goth Jarro Panhwar and Masjid Abu Bakr Siddique, which provide spiritual sanctuaries for residents to gather, pray, and participate in communal activities.

All residents of the village speak Sindhi, further cementing its cultural identity. However, despite its historical significance and cultural vibrancy, the village faces significant challenges due to insufficient attention from relevant authorities. The lack of essential infrastructure, particularly a gas pipeline and adequate road networks, poses major impediments to the community's development.

Locals

Several notable figures are associated with the village:

• Engineer Shah Zaman
• Prof. Shah Jahaan Panhwar, President of SPLA Sindh
• Professor Mehboob Sarwari, former Secretary General of the Sindhi Adabi Board
• Abdullah Shoro
• Murtaza Shoro
• Seth Ramzan Rajput
• Saddar Muhammed Ayoub Rajput, known for sciatica treatment
• Rao Ali Gohar, associated with Pakistan Air Force

Political State

MPA Abdul Jabbar Khan and MNA Syed Tariq Ali Shah Jamote contested in the 2018 Pakistan elections within the local constituency PS-64 Hyderabad and won by a large margin compared to other political party candidates. However, there is ongoing discontent and frustration among Husri locals and residents of nearby villages, who claim that their representatives have not fulfilled promises related to improving lives and comforts, such as road construction and providing a gas line.

Renovation Works

In addition, recent renovation work in 2020 aimed to build roads using stone blocks within the inner town. However, improving the town's internal infrastructure is challenging due to unplanned houses built over the century, which neglected future road preservation. As a result, many alleyways are decreasing in size. Consequently, Pakistani Government officials conducted encroachment operations in 2020 and 2021, as local houses were encroaching on government land (main roads). This intervention disrupted residents' lifestyles and affected the overall appearance of the city.

Forecast

Regarding the union council's growth and future prospects, it is experiencing rapid expansion, with vacant residential plots being sold to local residents. It is predicted that, in the long term, by 2030 or beyond, the area will merge with the nearby housing society of Bihar Colony (Hyderabad) and Goth Jarro Panhwar.